By Christy Barritt Military Chaplains and Same-Sex Marriages Last fall the U.S. Senate passed legislation as an amendment to the defense authorization bill that protects military chaplains from being required to conduct same-sex weddings. When Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (the policy banning gays from serving openly in the military) was repealed in September 2011, […]
By Shawn McMullen For some time, I’ve been asking the Lord to bring to light every area of my life, great or small, that doesn’t conform to his holy will. As he makes these areas known to me, I ask the Holy Spirit’s help to put to death every misdeed of the body (see Romans […]
By Dr. Charlie W. Starr While spending last year writing a series on the purpose of art for The Lookout, I missed opportunities to talk about several movies, especially those featuring Christian themes. I’ve said before that the trend took off with The Passion of the Christ, and I’m happy to see that it […]
By Danny Von Kanel Small groups depend on member interaction. Yet the same interaction that leads to growth and healing can lead to anger that tears things apart. Differences of opinion, abrasive personalities, and unresolved anger can create a volatile mix that challenges any small group leader who seeks to maintain unity. Through years […]
By Peggy Park A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger (Proverbs 15:1). Jesus displayed anger at times, but always as an expression of his righteous indignation. The anger we display is seldom righteous. Much of our anger is the result of a self-centered mind-set. We become angry […]
